European Council President António Costa calls PM Modi; leaders seek early India–EU FTA
The next India–EU Summit is to be held in India at a mutually convenient time.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from António Costa, President of the European Council, on 7 January 2025. Narendra Modi congratulated António Costa on assuming charge as President of the European Council, and the two leaders agreed to strengthen the India–EU Strategic Partnership in trade, technology, investment, green energy and the digital space. The leaders underlined the need for early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India–EU Free Trade Agreement and looked forward to the next India–EU Summit in India.
Key facts
- Date
- 7 January 2025 (telephone call)
- Leaders
- PM Narendra Modi and European Council President António Costa
- Framework
- India–EU Strategic Partnership
- Areas
- Trade, technology, investment, green energy, digital space
- Trade
- Early conclusion of India–EU FTA
- Next summit
- India–EU Summit to be held in India
Practice MCQs 3 questions
António Costa, who called PM Modi on 7 January 2025, holds which post?
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Correct answer: B — President of the European Council
PIB (PMO): António Costa is President of the European Council; the PM congratulated him on assuming charge.
During the 7 January 2025 call between PM Modi and António Costa, where was the next India–EU Summit said to be held?
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Correct answer: C — India
PIB (PMO): the leaders looked forward to the next India–EU Summit to be held in India at a mutually convenient time.
Which agreement did PM Modi and António Costa underline the need to conclude early during their call on 7 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — India–EU Free Trade Agreement
PIB (PMO): the leaders underlined the need for early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India–EU FTA.